InSITE is an organization of Columbia and NYU MBA and JD (law) students who help startup companies develop their business plans and seek funding. InSITE leadership has presented at Ultra Light Startups meetings many times and a number of ULS members have been involved in their programs. Their program follows the academic calendar – they take in a new batch of startups to work with at the beginning of every fall and spring semester. The deadline for startups to apply for their spring semester program is coming up – on Jan 8. I received this note today from Daniel Harman, the AVP of Companies at InSITE, regarding the program and application process, asking me to post it here.
Dear Ultralight Startup Members,
I’m writing to remind you that the deadline for inSITE applications for the Spring 2010 semester are rapidly approaching. We need to have your materials by January 8th. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I have included the program summary below for your reference.
Best Regards and Happy Holidays!
Daniel Harman
AVP Companies – inSITE
MBA Class of 2011
Columbia Business School
(310) 940 – 6001
dharman11@gsb.columbia.edu
I’m reaching out to see if you or any entrepreneurs you know are looking for venture capital and interested in free consulting from InSITE. We are currently accepting company applications for the upcoming semester. Our basic pitch is as follows:
- InSITE is a selective fellowship of top MBA and Law students from Columbia and NYU, who have experience or interest in venture capital or entrepreneurship. Each semester, InSITE Fellows provide New York-based entrepreneurs free consulting to help them raise financing.
- InSITE Fellows and entrepreneurs meet once a week to focus the company’s strategy and positioning and craft or improve the company’s VC pitch presentation. Presentation style, business plan, financial projections and overall business model are also reviewed if needed.
- The semester culminates with “pitch day” when the entrepreneurs are given an opportunity to present their new pitch to angel investors and venture capital affiliates which include leading funds such as Greenhill SAVP, DFJ Gotham, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, FirstMark Capital, Contour Ventures, Investor Growth Capital, Milestone Venture Partners, Canaan Partners and RRE Ventures. Past InSITE company clients include Organic Motion, Vindigo, Flavorpill, RecycleBank, Enterprise Air and HopStop.
- We are in the process of accepting applications from New York based companies that are in need of InSITE’s core services. We are looking for energized entrepreneurs who are ready to make the time commitment to InSITE and are looking to raise funding through angel investors and/or venture capitalists.
Please forward this message to any companies that are looking for venture or angel funding. For more information on InSITE or the application process, please check out http://tinyurl.com/yjje7mx. All questions can be directed to vp.companies@insiteny.org. We look forward to seeing the great companies in the New York community and helping you to achieve your goals. The deadline for applications is January 8, 2010.
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